by Gary Bailey | May 24, 2022 | Hiking, History, Nature, Photos, smoky mountains, Things to do
The Middle Prong Trail is one of the best hikes in the Great Smoky Mountains. It is strenuous, but not TOO strenuous because the trail is wide in most places and well-maintained. We would not, however, describe it as easy because it ascends the entire time (until you...
by Gary Bailey | May 17, 2022 | Food, Places to Eat In Gatlinburg, Restaurants, Reviews
Our editorial staff LOVES good barbecue, and recently we sat down for a meal at Hungry Bear BBQ, located on Parkway in Gatlinburg. As you can see from the photo above, the restaurant is located in an adorable little blue-painted building. It is easy to find –...
by Gary Bailey | Apr 14, 2022 | Photos, smoky mountains
Our photographer took a drive through the mountains on the afternoon of April 13th, and came back with some beautiful photos. Wildflowers Mountain Views Wildflowers Mountain Views Wildflowers Mountain...
by Gary Bailey | Apr 4, 2022 | Contests
Have a Vacation on Us! We have started a new sweepstakes contest to win a vacation to Gatlinburg. The winner will be selected via random drawing, and there are multiple ways to enter. The more you enter, the better your chance at winning! The winner will be selected...
by Gary Bailey | Mar 7, 2022 | History
Christus Gardens (later renamed “Christ in the Smokies”) was a Gatlinburg landmark for many years. The museum opened in 1960, early in the rise of Gatlinburg as a vacation hotspot, by Mr. Ronald Ligon. The museum featured life-size figures populating...